Callaway Supersoft MAX Golf Balls (Dozen)

The Callaway Supersoft MAX is a $24.99 oversized ball, about 3% larger than standard, that still conforms to the Rules of Golf and launches high for slow swings.

Why it made the list

The Rules of Golf set a minimum size for a ball but no maximum, and the Supersoft MAX takes advantage of that. MyGolfSpy reported that Callaway targets a diameter of 1.73 inches, 0.05 inches above the 1.68 inch minimum, and Today’s Golfer describes it as 3% larger than the regular Supersoft. Callaway calls it its longest ball for slow swing players. For many older golfers, a slightly bigger ball sitting on the tee simply looks easier to hit, and that confidence counts.

It costs $24.99 a dozen on callawaygolf.com, $2 less than the regular Supersoft.

What it does well

• The oversized design gives a larger hitting target and, according to Callaway, more consistency and a higher launch.
• Callaway engineered the cover for more ball speed with high launch and low spin, the mix slow swings need for carry.
• Low spin also means less curve, so a slice or hook finishes closer to the fairway.
• It keeps the very soft feel that made the Supersoft line popular with older golfers.

Who it’s for

It suits seniors who swing under about 85 mph, golfers whose eyesight has changed and who want a larger ball to look down at, and anyone who struggles to get the ball airborne with long irons and hybrids.

Who should skip it

Golfers who swing at average speed or faster gain little from the larger size. It wasn’t part of MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test, so there are no robot numbers to judge its distance against standard balls. Players who chip with spin should also look at a three piece or urethane ball.

Key specs, explained

Callaway doesn’t publish a compression figure for the Supersoft MAX, so we don’t give one. The two piece build pairs a soft core with an ionomer cover, which keeps driver spin low and the ball durable. The larger diameter is the defining spec: every conforming ball must be at least 1.68 inches across and weigh no more than 1.62 ounces, and the MAX meets both.

How it compares

The Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls (Dozen) is the standard size version for $26.99 and had the lowest driver spin of 48 balls at 86 mph in MyGolfSpy’s test. The Wilson 2025 Duo Soft Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $24.99 and lists 37 compression, with six colors. The MAX is the pick when a bigger ball at address matters to you.

Good to know

Callaway first launched the Supersoft MAX in 2021 as the replacement for the Supersoft Magna, and the current listing is the 2023 model in white. In early November Callaway’s page showed a mix and match offer of two dozen Supersoft or REVA balls for $50. Because it conforms, it is legal for handicap rounds and club events.

Questions about the Supersoft MAX

Is the Callaway Supersoft MAX legal?

Yes, it conforms to the Rules of Golf. Larger than 1.68 inches is allowed, and smaller is not.

How much bigger is the Supersoft MAX?

It is about 3% larger than a standard ball. MyGolfSpy reported a target diameter of 1.73 inches.

Who should play an oversized golf ball?

Slow swingers and seniors who want a higher launch and a bigger target at address. Faster swingers gain little from it.